What happened: Las Vegas heads into Week 4 at 3-0 with deadline strategy moving into focus around the roster. The strongest case centers on adding a younger receiver such as Brian Thomas Jr. or Marvin Harrison Jr. instead of paying veteran prices for a short-term push.

Why it matters: A win over Kansas City would leave Las Vegas atop the AFC West after the season's first quarter. That makes the next few weeks a test of whether the Raiders protect draft capital or try to accelerate a surprise start.

What to watch: Sunday's result against Kansas City should shape how aggressively Las Vegas approaches the next month. If the Raiders stay above .500, outside receiver help will keep coming up.